Xavier Va'a
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| Full name | Xavier Va'a | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 17 November 2003 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.95 m) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 17 st 13 lb (114 kg) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Playing information | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Prop | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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As of 21 March 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Relatives | De La Salle Va'a (brother) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Xavier Va'a (born 17 November 2003) is a Samoan professional rugby league footballer who plays as a prop for the York Knights in the Super League.
He previously played for the Sydney Roosters in the NRL.
Career
Sydney Roosters
In round 12 of the 2025 NRL season, Va'a made his first grade debut against the Cronulla Sharks, scoring a try.[1]
On 10 December 2025, the Roosters announced that Va'a was released from the remainder of his contract to pursue opportunities elsewhere.[2]
York Knights
On 9 January 2026 it was reported that he had signed for York Knights in the Super League on a 2-year deal.[3]
References
- ^ "Sydney Roosters youngster De La Salle Va'a 'could hardly breathe' after harrowing lung injury". 7News. 25 May 2025.
- ^ "Xavier Va'a granted immediate release". Sydney Roosters. 2025-12-09. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
- ^ Callum Walker (9 Jan 2026). "Sydney Roosters forward Xavier Va'a signs for York Knights". Total RL.
External links
- Sydney Roosters profile Archived 2025-06-15 at the Wayback Machine